Notes On Doing

Jenna Matecki pops in to give a quick guide to Notes on Doing for new listeners, and to say hi. Check out what Jenna's up to nowadays at jennamatecki.com or instagram jennamatecki Notes on Doing is a series of conversations with people who love what they do. notesondoing.com

Notes on Doing's NODcast episode 064 where Jenna interviews Mark Osborne. Mark Osborne is an animation film director. He directed The Little Prince, Kung Fu Panda, Spongebob Squarepants, music videos for Coldplay and Weird Al, and the short films More and Greener. Lately he's working on a trilogy film adaption of the epic comic book series Bone. Listen to what Mark had to say about getting started in animation, the risks of being successful, creative control versus independence, the art of the pitch, the importance of a family-first approach, and all those essential things that are invisible to the eye.  Notes on Doing is a series of conversations with people who love what they do. notesondoing.com

Notes on Doing's NODcast Episode 063 where Jenna interviews Eric McCoy and Justus Meyer, the filmmakers behind McCoy Meyer. They're a directing duo that's produced over 100 commercials, short films, and music videos. Listen to what they said about being professional problem solvers, gratitude, gut checks, and big laughs, what it's like to have death as a best friend, surprise and empathy, directing on set, finding your voice, having fun, and making it all happen – together. Notes on Doing is a series of conversations with people who love what they do. notesondoing.com

Notes on Doing's NODcast episode 062 where Jenna interviews Caitlin Pasko. Caitlin is the music publicist running Drunken Piano, a company managing and representing over 35 bands. She is also a musician and just released the album Glass Period. Listen to what Caitlin had to say about leading with a feather, being both brave and shy, music as a career, and self-respect.  Notes on Doing is a series of conversations with people who love what they do. Notesondoing.com

Notes on Doing's NODcast Episode 061 where Jenna interviews Danielle Jackson.  Danielle is a writer, focusing on culture and social dynamics. She founded the consultancy Culture Culture, and has a background across arts administration, community development, media, social justice, photography, and more, including co-founding the Bronx Documentary Center. Listen to what Danielle had to say about making, thinking, creating, and leading. Notes on Doing is a series of conversations with people who love what they do. notesondoing.com  

Notes on Doing's NODcast episode 059 where Jenna interviews Meitha Al Mazrooei, Founder and Editor of WATAD architecture and design magazine. Listen to what Meitha had to say about curiosity, printed matter, aesthetics, Dubai, and creative honesty. Notes on Doing is a series of conversations with people who love what they do. notesondoing.com  

Notes on Doing's NODcast Episode 058, where Jenna interviews Sharlese Metcalf. Sharlese is a DJ at KEXP Seattle. She hosts and produces Audioasis, a Northwest music show. Sharlese is also KEXP's Music Community Events Coordinator. Listen to what Sharlese had to say about beloved songs and mixtapes, fanmail, the importance of music, hosting her show (while also dancing in the booth), and being a part of KEXP. Notes on Doing is a series of conversations with people who love what they do. notesondoing.com  

Notes on Doing's NODcast Episode 057 where Jenna interviews Jim Estill. Jim is the CEO of Danby, a Guelph, Ontario-based manufacturer of electrical appliances. Jim recently took over a million dollars of his own money and organized a massive community-wide effort to sponsor and support over 58 Syrian families immigrating to Canada. Jim also is an immensely successful businessman who, throughout his career, has invested in, led, and scaled companies worth billions of dollars. Listen to what Jim had to say about inspiration, intuition, time management, cowboys, the psychology of failure, entrepreneurial angst, and doing the right thing. Notes on Doing is a series of conversations with people who love what they do. notesondoing.com    

Notes on Doing's NODcast Episode 054 where Jenna interviews Ward Roberts. Ward is an artist. He's also the photographer behind the celebrated Courts photo series - a gorgeous collection of photos of empty sports courts (think tennis courts, basketball courts, you name it).  Listen to what Ward had to say about photographing people with character, finding your voice, believing in yourself, connecting with others, and making honest work.  Notes on Doing is a series of conversations with people who love what they do.  notesondoing.com

Notes on Doing's NODcast Episode 053 where Jenna interviews Scott Beale. Scott is the Founder of Laughing Squid, a blog that features art, culture and technology. Laughing Squid also functions as a cloud-based web hosting company. Listen to what Scott had to say about ironic t-shirts, multimedia gulch, Burning Man, Santa Claus on the Williamsburg bridge, and a 21-year-old cephalopod (or should I blog!?) named Laughing Squid. Notes on Doing is a series of conversations with people who love what they do.  notesondoing.com

Notes on Doing's NODcast Episode 052 where Jenna interviews Nick Rhodes, the Founder and CEO of NickyDigital.com – *the* place to go to find out where the hottest events, concerts, and parties are happening across New York City... and to see great photos from last night. Listen to what Nick had to say about mustaches, miming, adventures in retail, faces, work/life balance, backpacks, and out of office emails. Notes on Doing is a series of conversations with people who love what they do. notesondoing.com  

Notes on Doing's NODcast Episode 051 where Jenna interviews Friday Jones. Friday is a tattoo artist, painter, and according to me, a philosopher. She is one of the most credentialed and celebrated tattoo artists of today, having inked thousands of tattoos over the past 25 years – whether they're secret tattoos for famous actresses or the Tasmanian devil on your ankle.  Listen to what Friday had to say about post office eagles, scab merchants, surfing with the guys, and the liberated mind.  Notes on Doing is a series of conversations with people who love what they do. notesondoing.com

Notes on Doing's Episode 049 where Jenna interviews Troy Ogilvie. Troy is a dancer, teacher, choreographer, and director. She's danced for and collaborated with so many amazing, incredibly talented people. To name a few things that she's up to – she's a Creative Director for The McKittrick Hotel’s Super Cinema parties, and is currently dancing solos by Margie Gillis and Itzik Galili. In the past she's performed with the LA Philharmonic and The Metropolitan Opera, and starred as Lady Macbeth in Punchdrunk's Sleep No More.  Listen to what Troy had to say about a certain 9-year-old who wanted to dance at parties, discovering things instead of finding things, play, and curiosity.

Notes on Doing's NODcast Episode 048 where Jenna interviews Tim Einenkel. Tim has worked as a host, producer and engineer on the best shows in broadcast radio and podcasts for over a decade. Most notably, Tim's the host of The Library w/ Tim Einenkel, where he conducts in-depth interviews with hip-hop artists, scholars, authors, and entertainers. Listen to what Tim had to say about mixtape presents from his Grandma, what Chuck D told him to do, and the things that are worth not being shy about. Notes on Doing is a series of conversations with people who love what they do.  notesondoing.com

Notes on Doing's NODcast Episode 047 where Jenna interviews Sam Valenti IV. Sam is the Founder and CEO of Ghostly International – home to the record labels Ghostly and Spectral Sound. Ghostly is the cultural nexus of some of the best music, design, technology, art, clothing, stuff, and good ideas made today. Listen to what Sam had to say about creating work with intention, building communities, operating out of your comfort zone, becoming yourself, and finding meaning. Notes on Doing is a series of conversations with people who love what they do. notesondoing.com

Notes on Doing's NODcast Episode 046 where Jenna interviews Ann Yang and Phil Wong, the founders of MISFIT. MISFIT is a juice company that repurposes food waste – lovably misfit fruits and vegetables – into delicious cold-pressed juices. Listen to what Ann and Phil had to say about their deep friendship and partnership, strawberries and cash, and thinking tender thoughts.  Also, psssst. Mark your calendars. The next Notes on Doing meetup will be Thursday, October 13th, at 7pm in Brooklyn, New York at... are you ready for this? FREEHOLD. Come hang out with the people featured in NOD, other fans of the show, and yours truly. I couldn't be more excited to see you all. Notes on Doing is a series of conversations with people who love what they do. notesondoing.com

Notes on Doing's NODcast Episode 045 where Jenna interviews Jill Eisenhard. Jill is the Founder and Executive Director of the Red Hook Initiative. RHI is a community-based institution that works to empower youth in Red Hook, Brooklyn.  Listen to what Jill had to say about instilling hope, leading through other leaders, strengthening a community, responding to Hurricane Sandy, and building the future of Red Hook – with Red Hook.  Notes on Doing is a series of conversations with people who love what they do. notesondoing.com 

Notes on Doing's NODcast episode 044 where Jenna interviews Brandon Sugiyama. Brandon is very, very, very good at wushu, also known as Chinese kung fu. He knows, practices, competes in, and judges competitions for contemporary wushu – changquan, tajiquan, and bagua. Brandon also has a career as a creative director and motion graphics designer. Listen to what Brandon had to say about learning wushu basics in a basement gym, a monkey stealing a peach, Sifus, passion-filled burritos, and the subject of mastery. Notes on Doing is a series of conversations with people who love what they do.  notesondoing.com   

Notes on Doing's NODcast episode 043 where Jenna interviews Luca Roselli. Luca is in the creative real estate business - providing great work spaces for artists, entrepreneurs, and creators around Brooklyn, New York.  Listen to what Luca had to say about following your own directions, playing with fire, and creating inspiring spaces for inspiring people. Notes on Doing is a series of conversations with people who love what they do. notesondoing.com

Notes on Doing's NODcast Episode 042 where Jenna interviews Juliana Han.  Juliana is an acclaimed collaborative pianist, chamber musician, and soloist. She's a doctoral fellow at The Juilliard School and the co-founder and co-director of the Piedmont Chamber Music Festival. Listen to what Juliana had to say about piano pedals, prestigious career detours, learning new things, and bringing more beauty into the world. Notes on Doing is a series of conversations with people who love what they do. notesondoing.com